Ni-W alloy coatings deposited from a citrate electrolyte

Ni-W alloy coatings were deposited by applying current pulses with different pulse parameters at 60°C onto mild steel substrates from aqueous electrolytes with different tungstate concentration. Morphology and composition of the alloys were analyzed by SEM and EDX, respectively. XRD was used to determine metallic phases. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that deposition parameters had a strong effect on the morphology of the coatings. Increasing the duty cycle or decreasing the off time led to a compact morphology. Corrosion properties of the coatings were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization in a chloride medium. It was found that compact morphology of the deposits and high content of tungsten in the coating contribute to satisfactory corrosion results of Ni-W alloy coatings under the conditions studied.     

Mechanical and corrosion behavior of amorphous and crystalline electroless Ni–W–P coatings

Two types of electroless Ni–W–P coatings: nanocrystalline with low P and amorphous with higher P content are investigated. Scanning probe microscopy is applied to study their morphology. Textured nanocrystalline coatings consist of coarse pyramids built of nanometer thick lamellas. The surface morphology of amorphous coatings is much finer and uniform. Nanohardness of all coatings depends on W content. Microhardness is increasing during the heat treatment up to 350 °C due to nickel phosphide precipitation affected by tungsten also. The wear resistance of nanocrystalline Ni–W–P coatings is much higher than that of amorphous in spite of the similar tungsten content in both. Lower corrosion resistance of amorphous Ni–W–P coatings is found by weight loss method during long-term immersion in 5 % NaCl. Electrochemical tests by potentiodynamic polarization curves in two model corrosion media—solutions of 0.5 M H₂SO₄ and 5 % NaCl—are performed. The corrosion of bi-layered Ni–W–P/Ni–P and Ni–W–P/Ni–Cu–P deposits on mild steel is also investigated. The results prove that an electroless Ni–W–P coating on mild steel extremely improves its mechanical and corrosion behavior. It is demonstrated that in addition to deposit’s structure and composition, the distribution and chemical state of alloy ingredients are also responsible for its properties.     

Electrodeposition and characterization of Zn–Sn alloy coatings from a deep eutectic solvent based on choline chloride for corrosion protection

With the aim of obtaining high corrosion resistant Zn–Sn alloy coatings from an ionic liquid, the effects of electrodeposition potential and electrolyte composition on the electrodeposition behavior, film composition, morphology and corrosion performance were investigated. Cyclic voltammograms indicate that Zn and Sn were co‐deposited at distinct reduction potentials as pure Zn and Sn elements. In addition, the phase composition analysis also showed that the obtained Zn–Sn alloy deposits (8 wt.%–45 wt.% Zn) consist of a two‐phase mechanical mixture of small aggregates of Zn and Sn metals. The Zn content of the alloy significantly increases as the electrodeposition potential and electrolyte Zn (II)/Sn (II) ratio increase. The corrosion performance study of the obtained Zn–Sn coatings showed that they have a passivation behavior and their corrosion resistance increases as the alloy‐Sn content increases. To improve their morphological properties, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid additive was introduced into the electrolyte and greatly improved the morphology and corrosion resistance of the deposits. For the first time, it was shown that high corrosion resistance Zn–Sn coatings can be obtained from ionic liquids. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

电沉积非晶态铁—铬合金镀层的研究

本实验通过控制镀液组成和操作条件获得了非晶态铁－铬合金镀层，实验分析了ＰＨ值，电流密度以及镀层中铬含量对所形成镀层的非晶态结构的影响，阳极极化曲线测量结果表明，与晶态层相比，非晶态度层具有较高的耐蚀性。     

表面化学镀对贮氢合金MmNi3.8Co0.5Mn0.4Al0.3性能的影响

在贮氢合金ＭｍＮｉ３．８Ｃｏ０．５Ｍｎ０．４Ａｌ０．３（Ｍｍ为混合希土）粉末表面分别进行化学镀Ｃｕ，Ｃｏ，Ｎｉ，Ｎｉ－Ｃｏ，Ｎｉ－Ｓｎ，Ｎｉ－Ｗ。结果表明不同化学镀对合金贮氢性能有很大影响。     

Preparation and characterization of anticorrosion Ormosil sol–gel coatings for aluminum alloy

Organically modified silicate (Ormosil) coatings have been synthesized through the sol–gel method for corrosion protection of aluminum alloy. Silica-based unmodified coatings were also designed to investigate the effect of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) content on the properties of the coatings. The surface morphology of the coatings was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The corrosion resistance was evaluated by immersion test, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiodynamic polarization measurements. In addition, the surface potential differences of the coated samples were determined by scanning Kelvin probe. The results showed that a better corrosion resistance of unmodified coating was prepared by controlling the TEOS/EtOH/H₂O molar ratio of 0.109/1/1.52. Ormosil coatings provided excellent barrier properties and corrosion resistance in comparison with the unmodified sol–gel coatings. The Ormosil coating modified with triethoxyoctylsilane exhibited corrosion resistance properties superior to the other Ormosil coatings after exposure to 3.5 wt% NaCl solution for 10 days.     

Study on corrosion resistance of electroplating zinc–nickel alloy coatings

Electrodeposited zinc–nickel alloy coatings have been widely adopted for surface treatment of automobile body steel sheet for high corrosion resistance. The corrosion behavior of the coatings has been related with the components of nickel, and the zinc–nickel alloy passive coatings have much higher corrosion resistance than that of zinc–nickel alloy coatings. In the present paper, the corrosion resistance behavior of the zinc–nickel alloy coatings obtained by new process and formulation has been studied by means of the electrochemistry test and neutral salt spray test. And it is discovered that the properties of corrosion resistance of zinc–nickel alloy passive coatings were better than that of zinc passive coatings, Cadmium passive coatings and alloys of electrodeposited cadmium–titanium. The components of corrosion productions, in terms of X‐ray diffraction (XRD), are mainly ZnO, ZnCl₂ · 4Zn(OH)₂ and small quantity of 2ZnCO₃· 3Zn(OH)₂. The component of zinc–nickel alloy coatings has been investigated with Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry (GDA‐750). And it is found that as the thickness of zinc–nickel alloy coatings increases, the component of zinc increases from beginning to end, but the peak value of nickel appears and an enrichment of nickel in the coatings comes into being. Because the electrodeposited zinc–nickel alloy coatings exhibit different alloy phases as a function of their alloy composition, in this paper, the crystal structure changing with the different component of nickel has been studied in terms of XRD. The result shows that electrodeposited zinc–nickel alloy has different phases: α‐phase, a solid solution of zinc in nickel with an equilibrium solubility of about more than 79% nickel; γ‐phase, an intermediate phase with a composition Ni₅Zn₂₁; η‐phase, a solid solution of nickel in zinc with less than 5% nickel; and δ‐phase (Ni₃Zn₂₂) appeared from η‐phase to α‐phase with increasing content of nickel. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Surface Modification by Compositionally Modulated Multilayered Zn‐Fe Alloy Coatings

Compositionally modulated multilayered alloy (CMMA) coatings of Zn-Fe were developed from acid chloride baths by single bath technique. The production and properties of CMMA Zn-Fe coatings were tailored as a function of switching cathode current densities (SCCD’s) and thickness of individual layers. Corrosion rates (CR) were measured by electrochemical methods. Corrosion resistances were found to vary with SCCD’s and the number of sub layers in the deposit. SCCD’s were optimized for production of Zn-Fe CMMA electroplates showing peak performance against corrosion. The formation of discrete Zn-Fe alloy layers having different compositions in the deposits were demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Improvements in the corrosion resistance of multilayered alloys are due to the inherent barrier properties of CMMA coatings as evidenced by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Corrosion resistance afforded by Zn-Fe CMMA coatings are explained in terms of the n-type semiconductor films at the interface, supported by Mott-Schottky’s plot. It was observed that the alloy with high w(Fe) on the top showed better corrosion resistance compared to that with the less w(Fe) on top. At optimum SCCD’s of 3.0—5.5 A•dm－2, a Zn-Fe CMMA coatings with 600 sub layers showed ca. 45 times better corrosion resistance than conventional Zn-Fe alloy of the same thickness. The deposit showed no red rust even up to 1130 h in salt spray test.     

Sol–Gel-Derived Corrosion-Protection Coatings

There is a current need for alternative coatings that can provide corrosion resistance to metals or alloy surfaces due to the environmental hazards posed by conventional coatings. Herein, we report on novel organically-modified sol–gel coatings for the protection of metal and alloy surfaces. The basic concept of chemical conversion of metal surfaces is based on deposition of a hydrophobic, nonporous sol–gel barrier layer for surface protection and corrosion prevention. The properties of these organosilica coatings can be tuned by varying the composition of precursors. The evaluation of hydrophobicity, adhesive strength, and anticorrosion properties of organically-modified sol–gel derived coatings suggests their potential utility as technologically-compatible alternatives to conventional coatings.     

Electrodeposition of Al-Ti alloy on mild steel from AlCl<Subscript>3</Subscript>-BMIC ionic liquid

The electrodeposition of Al-Ti alloy on a mild steel substrate is examined in a Lewis acidic 66.7–33.3 mol% AlCl₃-1-buthyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid containing TiCl₄. Dense and compact Al-Ti alloy coatings with Ti content ranging from 5.3 to 11.4 at.% can be obtained under optimized conditions. The applied current densities and TiCl₄ concentration are found to play central roles in controlling the alloy compositions and surface morphologies of the resultant Al-Ti alloy coatings. Ti content in Al-Ti alloys increases with initial increase in the current density and decreases when the current density is beyond 5 mA cm^?2. In addition, the enhanced corrosion resistance of the mild steel substrate by the deposited Al-Ti alloy layers is evaluated via electrochemical techniques. The Al-Ti alloy coatings show much higher corrosion resistance than single Al coating, and this performance is improved with the increase of the Ti content.     

Electrodeposition of iron–molybdenum–tungsten coatings from citrate electrolytes

Specific features of the electrodeposition of iron–molybdenum–tungsten coatings from citrate electrolytes based on iron(III) sulfate in the dc mode and with a unipolar pulsed current were studied. It was shown that varying the relative concentrations of salts of alloy-forming metals and the solution pH makes it possible to obtain lustrous compact coatings with low porosity and various contents of high-melting components. The effect of temperature on the coating composition and current efficiency was examined. The current density ranges providing high electrolysis efficiency were found and it was demonstrated that using a pulsed current favors formation of more compositionally homogeneous surface layers at a smaller amount of adsorbed nonmetallic impurities in the coatings. The iron–molybdenum–tungsten coatings are X-ray-amorphous and have better physicomechanical properties and corrosion resistance as compared with the base, which makes it possible to recommend these coatings for application in techniques for surface reinforcement and restoration of worn-out articles.     

In vitro corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility of minerals substituted apatite/biopolymers duplex coatings on anodized Ti for orthopedic implant applications

In this work, strategies for the formation of duplex coatings with enhanced bioactivity, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance have been focused. TiO₂ arrays were fabricated on Ti alloy were carried out in a single step using suitable electrolyte by anodization method. Here, we have synthesized a novel bioactive material, minerals incorporated Hydroxyapatite (La/Tb-HAP)-chitosan-casein duplex coatings on anodized Ti via electrodeposition method. The fabricated novel composite coatings were characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FESEM and EDAX analyses. Also, the mechanical properties of duplex coatings were scrutinized by Dermitron thickness and microhardness tester. The corrosion resistance of the as-developed duplex coatings was studied by electrochemical techniques using Ringers solution as the electrolyte. In addition, the antibacterial activity, cell viability, live and dead staining were executed to substantiate the biocompatibility of TNT/CS-CA@M-HAP duplex coatings. From the overall summary of this work, it is proved that the resultant CS-CA@M-HAP coatings on TNT exhibit excellent bioactivity and improved corrosion resistance over pure Ti and serve as a potential candidate for orthopedic applications.     

Effects of serum proteins on corrosion behavior of ISO 5832–9 alloy modified by titania coatings

Stainless steel ISO 5832–9 type is often used to perform implants which operate in protein-containing physiological environments. The interaction between proteins and surface of the implant may affect its corrosive properties. The aim of this work was to study the effect of selected serum proteins (albumin and γ-globulins) on the corrosion of ISO 5832–9 alloy (trade name M30NW) which surface was modified by titania coatings. These coatings were obtained by sol–gel method and heated at temperatures of 400 and 800 °C. To evaluate the effect of the proteins, the corrosion tests were performed with and without the addition of proteins with concentration of 1 g L^?1 to the physiological saline solution (0.9 % NaCl, pH 7.4) at 37 °C. The tests were carried out within 7 days. The following electrochemical methods were used: open circuit potential, linear polarization resistance, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. In addition, surface analysis by optical microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) method was done at the end of weekly corrosion tests. The results of corrosion tests showed that M30NW alloy both uncoated and modified with titania coatings exhibits a very good corrosion resistance during weekly exposition to corrosion medium. The best corrosion resistance in 0.9 % NaCl solution is shown by alloy samples modified by titania coating annealed at 400 °C. The serum proteins have no significant effect onto corrosion of investigated biomedical steel. The XPS results confirmed the presence of proteins on the alloy surface after 7 days of immersion in protein-containing solutions.     

Micromechanical and tribological properties of nanocrystalline coatings of iron-tungsten alloys electrodeposited from citrate-ammonia solutions

The correlation between the composition, morphology, and properties of Fe-W alloy coatings containing up to 29 at % tungsten was investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and the wear resistance and nanohardness measurements. The coatings were deposited from the citrate-ammonia bath at a direct current, the current densities were ranged from 10 to 100 mA/cm². It is shown that, in contrast to metallurgical iron, the Fe-W coatings are nanocrystalline (amorphous, the grain size is 3.0–4.0 nm). This structure of alloys allows us to produce the coatings with a nanohardness of ～13 GPa, which is comparable to the electrolytic chromium coatings. The study of wear resistance of thus obtained coatings reveals their oxidation in the course of dry friction; as a result, the oxygen content in the debris increases by 2–3 times, and the wear volume due to the tribooxidation exceeds that for similar hard Co-W and electrolytic chromium coatings.     

AZ91D镁合金上钼改性锌系磷化膜的制备、 结构及性能

采用在磷化液中添加钼酸钠及腐蚀抑制剂的方法, 在AZ91D 镁合金表面上制备了均匀细致的锌系复合磷化膜. 用XRD对膜层的化学组成及结构进行了表征,用SEM和EDS对膜层的形貌和组分含量进行分析. 结果表明, 磷化膜主要由Zn3(PO4)2·4H2O和单质Zn组成. 在磷化液中加入钼酸钠使磷化膜组织更加细致而且无裂纹. 磷化液中的钼酸钠含量为1.5 g/L时, 磷化膜的结晶最致密, 单质锌的含量最高, 耐蚀性最好. 还提出了一种快速测量镁合金表面膜层耐蚀性的试验方法, 同时对镁合金上的磷化反应的机理进行了探讨.     

电沉积Fe-W-ZrO2纳米复合镀层的结构与腐蚀行为

采用复合电沉积工艺制备了Fe-W-ZrO₂纳米复合镀层. 分别用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、扫描电子显微镜附带能谱仪(EDS)、X射线衍射(XRD)、恒电位仪等技术较系统地研究了Fe-W-ZrO₂纳米复合镀层的表面形貌、成分、结构、硬度和耐蚀性. 结果表明, 复合镀层的质量组成为Fe 38.3%(w)、W52.7%(w)、ZrO₂ 9.0%(w) 时, 在ZrO₂纳米粒子的弥散强化作用下, Fe-W非晶合金镀层的裂纹状况得到明显改善, 而且复合镀层成分分布均匀, 组织致密, 结构呈现明显的非晶态特征；复合镀层比Fe-W合金有更高的显微硬度；30 ℃下, Fe-W-ZrO₂纳米复合镀层在3.5%(w)NaCl和0.5 mol·L^-1 H₂SO₄溶液中的耐蚀性较Fe-W非晶合金镀层明显提高.     

Effect of TMAB concentration on structural,mechanical and corrosion properties of electrodeposited Ni–B alloys

The influence of trimethylamine borane (TMAB) concentration as a boron (B) source on the structural and corrosive properties of Ni–B alloy coatings produced by electrodeposition was investigated. The crystal structure of the Ni–B coatings is influenced by the B content in the coating, having a slight (220) preferred orientation. The B content in the coating increased from 16 to 34 at.% with the corresponding increase in the concentration of TMAB from 1 to 20 g/L, while interestingly retaining a crystal structure. The hardness of the coatings increased with increasing B content owing to the formation of smaller crystallites. An increase in B content in the alloy coatings, led to a shift in the E_corr values to more anodic potentials, indicating increase corrosion protection for the Ni–B coatings. This study achieved to reach 34 at.% B content in Ni–B alloy coatings produced by electrodeposition while preventing amorphization of the coating layer.     

AZ91镁合金表面稀土转化膜的制备及耐蚀性能研究

采用在镁合金表面形成无毒、无污染的稀土铈转化膜的方法解决AZ91镁合金表面的腐蚀问题。确定了最佳成膜工艺参数，讨论了处理液的浓度、成膜温度和成膜时间等因素对转化膜耐蚀性的影响。利用湿热实验、阳极极化曲线的测定等实验方法评价了转化膜对镁合金表面的防护作用。结果表明，在潮湿温热条件下稀土铈转化膜试样仍能保持膜层的完整性并具有较高的覆盖度，腐蚀现象不明显。腐蚀电势升高，出现钝化现象，腐蚀电流密度下降，稀土铈转化膜可以提高AZ91镁合金的耐蚀性能。用扫描电镜观察了膜的微观形貌，稀土铈转化膜是由基膜和附着的细小颗粒组成，最佳工艺形成的铈转化膜无破碎现象，对AZ91镁合金表面的腐蚀过程的发生有明显的抑制作用。     

Erosion-resistant metal nitride coatings and carbide and their plasmochemical synthesis

The influence of ion-plasma coatings made from high-hardness metal compounds on the erosion and corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the alloy (substrate) + coating system is studied. The influence of the thickness, composition, and design of coatings based on metal nitrides and carbides on the relative gas-abrasive wear resistance of alloy+coating compositions in a gas-abrasive flux of quartz sand is discussed. It is shown that the zirconium nitride coating provides the best protection for compressor blades made of titanium alloys, without any decrease in fatigue resistance of the alloys, and chromium carbide coating is the most appropriate protection for steel compressor blades.     

稀土在电沉积锌—镍合金中的作用

锌—镍合金镀层具有耐蚀性高、低氢脆性和与基体的结合力好等特性 ,是良好的防护性镀层。当合金镀层的镍含量在 7～ 1 8% (质量 )时 ,镀层的耐蚀性最高 ,因此它可代替传统的锌镀层、锡镀层和镉镀层而广泛应用于电镀汽车钢板、航空航天及家电等行业[1～ 3] 。稀土元素 ( RE)包括了 1 5个镧系元素和钇元素 ,共 1 6个元素。由于稀土元素具有独特的电子层结构和化学性能 ,使稀土及其化合物在材料科学领域中的应用越来越广泛 ,尤其是稀土在电沉积过程中的研究及应用正日趋深入。文献资料表明 ,在电镀溶液中加入少量的稀土化合物后 ,可以改善镀液…